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to cause (someone) to be more likely to behave in a particular way or to be affected by a particular condition
Past experiences have predisposed her to distrust people. Researchers have identified a gene that may predispose some people to the disease.
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Recent Examples of predisposed
Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
But if you are predisposed to enjoy this kind of thing, strong writing paired with excellent performances by Nelson-Joyce and Bean in particular sets This City Is Ours apart.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Last year, 30 percent of lefties were pronator-biased (and therefore more predisposed to throwing a good non-splitter changeup) versus 26 percent of righties.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Oracles are by their nature enigmatic, obscure, gnomic, a mode that the aleatory perambulations of the Eureka engine would seem predisposed toward producing, but narrative also has a venerable tradition of being mechanically generated, despite the seeming complexity of plot.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
Are older pop fans more predisposed to embrace The Life of a Showgirl than younger ones?
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2025
In that environment, incomplete or out-of-context information is often snipped, packaged to fit predisposed narratives and then rapidly amplified across text, short-form video or audio content.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
James was predisposed to helping those with disabilities, having grown up with dyslexia at a time when resources and understanding weren’t abundant.
—Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 May 2026
This type of agony is always a detriment to mental health, even more so when someone is already predisposed to instability.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
He might have been predisposed earlier.
—Marcia Greenwood, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Successive setbacks have predisposed Hungarians to pessimism, even self-pity.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
Potential leaks aside, the past year has given plenty of ammo to tech watchers predisposed to skepticism toward vibe coding.
—ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
But if you are predisposed to enjoy this kind of thing, strong writing paired with excellent performances by Nelson-Joyce and Bean in particular sets This City Is Ours apart.
—Judy Berman, Time, 27 Mar. 2026
Some researchers hypothesize this could precipitate heart attacks in those already predisposed to having them due to clogged arteries.
—Brad Stulberg, Outside, 26 Mar. 2026
The research community warns of tangible risks, particularly for adolescents and individuals predisposed to psychiatric disorders.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predisposed
Adjective
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The Post also floated the idea that lightweight manhole covers — plastic or fiberglass — that have in some places replaced cast-iron ones and require a latch to stay in place are more prone to being dislodged, and that this perhaps was to blame.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
22 May 2026
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Or that mining companies, which regularly extract water from lakes, rivers, and other reservoirs to support their operations, have experienced double-digit percent decreases in productivity as a result of depleted water sources in areas prone to drought.—
Mindy Lubber,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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These are generally less influenced by the emotional swings of the 24-hour news cycle and anchored in real-world value.—
Chris Kelly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Guadalajara was influenced by Kinky, Sussie 4, Belanova.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Tech-minded kids might have fun creating a time-lapse video, by photographing the garden (or a single plant) in the beginning, middle, and end of the summer.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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Having been raised not too far from similarly-minded environs, this Turkish critic knows that keeping a pure and noble familial slate in patriarchy often means oppressing women.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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As fans stood for the opening run, a sprawling 23-piece backing ensemble — including six band members, eight backing vocalists plus returning Church muse Joanna Cotten, and a mini-orchestra with four horns and four strings — some swayed.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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When betting on a startup’s future potential, Graham is typically more swayed by his impression of its founders than the idea behind their business, the co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator wrote in a series of posts on social media platform X on August 10.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
18 Aug. 2025
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However, Shelby Green, a research and communications manager covering the Southeast region for the Energy and Policy Institute, isn't convinced.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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The caller convinced Heitin that his retirement accounts were under attack and walked him through transferring the money out himself.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Tangi fled the scene and disposed of the weapon, prosecutors said.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Hebron disposed of Arlington Martin 3-1 and 4-1.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 May 2026
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Fashion is filled with seasons — spring, summer, cruise, couture and, for the financially inclined, the quarterly rite of earnings season, which is currently in full swing.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Even Gen Zers, who are naturally more digitally inclined, express increasingly negative sentiment about AI.—
Will Johnson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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When asked whether national Democrats would be willing to spend heavily in Texas, where statewide campaigns can cost hundreds of millions of dollars, Schumer suggested Democrats believe the political environment is shifting in their favor.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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At that point, climate strategy becomes less about innovation alone and more about governance, credibility and what people are willing to count as credit.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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“Predisposed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predisposed. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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